The USA Spec Ipod adapter from Crutchfield works great and took less than an hour to install. The dealer wanted $500 plus the cost of the Honda Music Link ($199). The USA spec unit was $139. It can be used in the "playlist mode" which allows you to select playlists with the Disk+ (5) and Disk- (6) buttons on the front of the radio. The adapter can also be switched to "direct mode" which allows full functionality from the Ipod. Thanks for the advice Pinky!

 

Yeah, it's great to have an ipod adapter in the car. It takes up MUCH less room compared to a CD changer and holds WAY more music.

I do have to say though that the leather in the '06 car seems to be much higher quality than the leather in previous model years.

 

I got a cord to run my ipod months ago and still haven't had the time to put it in. At this rate maybe in the winter.

 

Mickey,
I'll have to take a closer look at an older model. The '06 S is nice, but as nice as the leather in my '05 TL. I'm going to an upolsterer next week to get an estimate on replacing the black leather on the headrest with red. That's the way it was shown on the Honda web site and I was a bit disappointed when I saw how it was manufactured. I'll post pictures if I do it. I expect it won't happen until late fall based on how busy this guy usually is.